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Vaidyanatheshwara Temple
- Vaidyanathapura,Karnataka
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Overview
Vaidyanathapura is a town located 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from Maddur town in the Mandya area in Karnataka, India. The town is arranged on the banks of the Shimsha River, a tributary of the Kaveri waterway and houses the sanctuary of Vaidyanatheswara.
About the Temple
The sanctuary of god Vaidyanatheshwara was built by the Hoysala’s with an engraving dated 1406 A.D. Hindu devotees visit the sanctuary to worship and look for endowments of god Vaidyanatheshwara which is thought to be intense.
The sanctuary has a long history behind it. The history demonstrates that in the year 1634 it was vanquished by the Mysore Raja. At that point Dewan of Mysore Sri M Mirza Ismil went by this sanctuary and aided in completing advancement work in the banks of stream shimsha at the foot of the sanctuary passageway. Numerous heads like Raja Chola, shripurusha have gone to the sanctuary alluding to engravings. The Vaidyanatheswara sanctuary is one of the Panchalinga Sthalas, the other four is in Talakad itself. It is trusted that one who gets a darshan of the five Lingas will be exonerated of all transgressions. Explorers from all over South India accumulate here to venerate Lord Shiva.
Dhanurmasa
Morning 3:30 to 7:30
Morning 8:30 to 1:30
Evening 4:30 to 8:30
Saturday and Sunday
Morning 8:30 to 2:30
Evening 3:30 to 8:30
Mudukuthore
Morning 7:30 to Evening 7:30 without break
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport to Vaidyanathapura Temple is mysore airport , mysore which is 54 km away from Vaidyanathapura Temple .
Railways
Maddur Rail Way Station , Nidaghatta Rail Way Station are the very nearby railway stations to Vaidyanathapura. Yeliyur Rail Way Station (near to Mandya) , Mandya Rail Way Station (near to Mandya) are the Rail way stations reachable from near by towns. However Mysore Jn Rail Way Station is major railway station 59 KM near to Vaidyanathapura.
Road
This temple is at around 5-6 kms from the Bangalore - Maddur highway. Mandya , Malavalli are the nearby by towns to Vaidyanathapura having road connectivity to Vaidyanathapura.
Temple Address
Vaidyanatheshwara Temple,
Vaidyanathapura,
Mandya District,
Karnataka,
India,
Pincode – 571 433.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Timings
Morning 8:30 to 1:30 And Evening 4:30 to 8:30